Midterm EC MEETING Minutes - Neurological Society of India

10-11th May 2014, Meeting Room, Hotel Novotel, Hyderabad

Meeting attended by:

V Rajshekhar, B S Sharma, R C Mishra, Deepu Banerji, Chandrashekhar Deopujari, Keki E Turel,

V P Singh, Manas Panigrahi, M D Nair, Suresh Sankhla, J M K Murthy, V Rajesh Babu, Daljit

Singh, Sandeep Chaterjee, Paresh Doshi, V G Ramesh, Sanjay Behari

Central Office: Navneet Arora

Members Absent: Vani Santosh, Ashok Panagariya, P Sarat Chandra

The President Dr V Rajshekhar welcomed the members present in the meeting and the meeting

was called to order.

2014/May/MTEC/01 - Congratulations

The secretary read the felicitations for the achievements by the members during this year:

Dr. Ashish Suri (SNS-106) for being put on the academic roll of IIT Delhi as adjunct professor.

Dr Amaresh Deginal, (ANS-57) Neurosurgeon at BAGALKOT, KARNATAKA has been selected as

Editor of International Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, Neuro Section from February

2014.

Prof. (Dr.) Bibhukalyani Das (CNAN-1) has received the Lifetime Achievement Award of Indian

Society for Study of Pain (ISSP) for the year 2014

Prof Dr V Nagaraajan (NNP-12) has been awarded the National Distinguished Teacher Award,

from the Association of Physicians of India for the year 2013.

RESOLVED to publish in the next newsletter of NSI

2014/May/MTEC/02 - Minutes of Midterm Meetings (December 2013) – AEC, GB, IInd EC

The council discussed and approved the minutes of the last annual and post conference EC

Meetings and GBM held at Sunset Board Room Hotel Trident and NCPA in Mumbai on 11th 13th

and 14st December 2013. The President & Secretary signed the minute book to confirm the

same. The minutes had already been circulated in the newsletter. The members approved the

same. Proposed by Dr K E Turel and seconded by Dr Sandeep Chaterjee.

2014/May/MTEC/03 - Secretary’s Report

The secretary informed the house about the activities taken up during the December to April

period.

As a secretary he mentioned that this was his last and final year to submit to the midterm EC

about the journey taken so far and what was proposed to be taken into consideration for

discussion during the EC meeting.

He welcomed all the members to the first EC meeting of 2014 which was the midterm meeting

and the first one of expanded EC. He said that NSI has been ever expanding and movement of

inclusive positive approach with transparency towards administrative affairs have been fruitful

with the inclusion of Dr Daljeet Singh, Dr Paresh Doshi, Dr Sandeep Chaterjee, Dr V G Ramesh

and Dr Sanjay Behari on board for shouldering the responsibility. He complimented the

organizing secretary Dr Suresh Sankhla and put it on record for his successful organization and

Prof V Rajshekhar for his splendid effort to carve out an innovative and contemporary scientific

programme.

He further informed that Invitation for Symposia Bids for NSICON 2016, Request for Bids for

NSICON 2017, and Notice for General Elections will be published in the june newsletter with the

last dates.

He mentioned that our past presidents and present president have strived hard, to achieve

international corridors for expansion of Neurological Society of India. We have opened up

international membership and zeroed on MoU to be signed between CNS and NSI after several

rounds of discussion in both the countries. This is also part of present agenda.

So far our thrust on education of Neurological Sciences in the country in general and

neurosurgical education in particular has been successful. Also, Neurological Society of India is

seized with the problem of training standards for neurosurgeons in MCh and DNB programmes.

Dr V G Ramesh had prepared a paper on uniformity of the curriculum for these programmes in

early 2013. After careful deliberations in EC meetings of 2013 a detailed discussion on the basis

of that paper was held in AIIMS Delhi on 15th March 2014. The daylong 9AM to 5 PM discussion

was minuted and will be visible to all of you when this part of the agenda is moved by Dr P Sarat

Chandra.

One of the highlights of Mumbai NSICON 2013 was pre-conference simulation workshop done

by CNS for NSI members and it had received a very positive feedback. The whole expenditure

was footed by CNS and NSI.

The central office is working satisfactorily and is in the process of accommodating aspirations of

all the members by expanded communication corridors.

He detailed the action taken report on the based on the discussions of the last meetings. The

report was applauded by the members.

2014/May/MTEC/04 - Constitution Amendment – Online poll results The secretary mentioned that in accordance with the decision of last EC and GBM online poll

was conducted on constitutional amendments. The module worked successfully for the three

polls done but members’ response had been less than encouraging. It was disheartening to

note that even decision makers stayed away from poll. There were few feedbacks about

ignorance regarding polling procedure. The procedure guideline was sent with all the polls.

The first poll on Addition of International membership to membership category was approved

by 92.3% (total votes received 48 out of total 52 votes). The second poll on the issue that EC

will have 10 members elected for a term of 3 years each was also approved by 98.5% votes

(total votes received 64 out of total 65 votes). However the third poll on the issue of One term

on EC must to contest for the President Elect, Secretary and Treasurer could not meet the 2/3rd

mark and got 64.7% votes (total votes received 33 out of 51 votes). It shall be brought to the

GBM again.

Dr V G Ramesh expressed his concern over lesser number of people who have voted. Dr V P

Singh and Dr C E Deopujari mentioned that they were unable to vote. Dr Mishra mentioned that

it may be a local problem.

As this year is year of major elections, it will be held for all positions in the month of October.

The dates and schedule shall be communicated through notification. It was the time and

opportunity to take decision on the procedure for major poll schedule and its logistics. He

exhorted all EC members to use their good offices and prevail upon their acquaintances and

friends to participate in the polling for showing their share of responsibility.

The EC resolved to put the 3rd amendment as a proposal in the next newsletter The amendment

will mention that it had received majority (64.7%) but could not clear 2/3rd majority, it has been

approved by EC hence it is put again for approval of GB.

2014/May/MTEC/05 – Theme of NSICON 2014

Dr V Rajshekhar, President NSI informed that the theme for NSICON 2014 was “Enabling

excellence” which was unanimously approved and the same had already been communicated

to Dr V Rajesh Babu, the organizing secretary for NSICON 2014, Coimbatore.

2014/May/MTEC/06 - Orations for NSICON 2014, Coimbatore

The President Prof V Rajshekhar informed the EC about previous orators for Dr. Jacob Chandy

Orators (once in 2 years) and Dr. Baldev Singh Orators (once in 3 years) which are due in 2014:

He briefed that the orator for Dr. Jacob Chandy oration shall be Dr Robert E. Harbaugh and the

orator for Dr. Baldev Singh Oration will be Dr Dachling Pang. The orators have been informed

and hospitality and remuneration will be provided as per byelaws mentioned in the

constitution.

2014/May/MTEC/07 - New Website

Dr R C Mishra brought to the attention of the council that the website has also being designed

up by the central office. As promised they have completed the task of revamping the society

website to make it more user friendly with facility for updation without any delay. The database

is fully updated and the new website has features of instant editing by admin. The security

features are being enhanced.

Mr. Navneet Arora presented a report on the new design. He mentioned that this is the layout

which is very simple with a template of blue and white. This layout can be modified very easily

and thus updations can be made faster. This website is a tweaked up template of the earlier

portal and most of the glitches in the earlier version have been taken care of. He also

mentioned that this project has been taken up by the central office and has been done free of

cost for the society. He invited the members to actively suggest improvements and

amendments so that the website may be made more user friendly. Dr M D Nair suggested that

the header needs to be more prominent. The council was appreciative of the efforts. He

informed that the old vendor M/s Chimera technologies was not responding to the queries and

hence this task had to be taken up.

He informed that electronically the abstract submission process shall start with the new

website from June 1st 2014 and shall close on 31st July. Dr V Rajshakhar mentioned that he had

gone through the website and there were some spelling errors. It was resolved that the website

shall be launched and corrections shall be implemented as per suggestions of Dr V Rajshekhar.

Prof R C Mishra informed the members that the online payment facility has been working now

from 1st April 2013 and membership money received from online payments has also been

transferred to the society account.

2014/May/MTEC/08 – Abstract Submission for NSICON 2014

Dr R C Mishra emphasized that because of no advantage gained out of antedating abstract

submission from 1st May in 2013, the time tested dates have been reverted back from 1st June

to 31st July.

Also upholding the inclusive criteria for maximum participation, the proposal of having a guest

login for submitting abstracts is being implemented from 2014.

2014/May/MTEC/09 - Lifetime achievement awards The Secretary briefed the council about the nominations received for life achievement awards.

All the applications were found in order. After two rounds of deliberations it was decided that

from this year the number of awards would be increased to five from three. Since all the

nominations were valid the EC found it very difficult to decide the five awardees. After several

discussions the following names were finalized for this year.

Prof. P S Ramani Mumbai

Prof G Arjun Das (Neurologist) Chennai

Prof S Kalyanraman Chennai

Prof. T S Kanaka Chennai

Dr A K Banerjee (Neuropathologist) Chandigarh

These awards shall be conferred during the inauguration function of the annual conference.

Resolved unanimously by the council.

2014/May/MTEC/10 - NSI Elections Dr R C Mishra informed the returning officer Dr B S Sharma about this year elections which shall

be held for the following posts.

President Elect

Secretary

Treasurer

EC Members (10) Minimum three Neurosurgeons, Minimum two Neurophysicians, Minimum one Neuro - Allied speciality, and four Members at large from any speciality

He duly explained the procedure and proper actions taken on the cut-off dates for nominations

and balloting as per bye laws.

1 June: Treasurer notifies Secretary NSI of list of eligible members who can vote.

1 July: Secretary NSI notifies vacancies in Newsletter & invites nominations duly

proposed & seconded by full members of good standing along with

consent of candidate with brief biodata in prescribed format.

1 October: Candidates to be informed & withdrawals if any invited

22 October: Last date for withdrawal of candidature.

It was decided to have online polling. Prior to that two dummy polls to test the module and

to encourage the participants shall take place.

10 November: Online Voting starts

5 December: Online voting ends

It has been left open ended whether the online polling should go right up to the start of the

conference or should be over as per the dates mentioned above (dates are according to

byelaws).

2014/May/MTEC/11 - Education Cell NSI – structuring

Dr C E Deopujari mentioned that his term in the education cell is ending in December. The EC

resolved that the committee shall be reconstituted after the 6th course in Lucknow and shall be

declared in December after the general elections. One of the old members can be in the

committee for continuity.

2014/May/MTEC/12 - CNS NSI MOU Dr V Rajshekhar brought to the attention of the council that the draft of the CNS-NSI MoU had been sent by CNS earlier and has been circulated to all the EC members. Most of the issues were reciprocal. The council discussed on all the clauses mentioned in the MoU. Deliberations were made on the financial sharing on common programmes. Dr V P Singh pointed out to correct Brazil to India at one or two places which were wrongly mentioned. It was resolved that the MoU will be signed in Boston during the annual conference of CNS after necessary corrections. CNS advertisement would be put up in the journal to create awareness amongst the members.

2014/May/MTEC/13 - Appointment of NSI Lawyers Dr V Rajshekhar mentioned that the society needs to anticipate face legal issues anytime as we become bigger we have already faced one in near past. Also the MoUs signed should be vetted by them specially where there are financial issues like revenue sharing are involved. It was proposed to retain NSI lawyers for any legal issues. Different modalities are available and a feasible model can be worked out preferably on SOS basis. It was resolved that the solicitor “Mulla and Mulla” will be nominated to look after the legal aspects of the society as per need based.

2014/May/MTEC/14 - Neurology India Best Paper Award Dr V Rajshekhar proposed to bring up a new award with the help of Dr J M K Murthy and Dr Sanjay Behari as they were the editor and editor elect for the best paper in the journal every year. It will be under three categories one for the original paper, one for the best case study and one for the best letter. The criteria for shortlisting the awards shall be the number of citations, the impact factor and the age of the author shall be under 45 years. President, Editor, Editor Elect and two other senior members shall form the committee for deciding the award. Final decision would be by the committee mentioned. The original paper shall be presented during the conference. Resolved that the award is constituted and the first award will be conferred in 2014 Coimbatore.

2014/May/MTEC/15 - AANS/CNS/NSI Hands On Spine Course Feb 6 and 7, 2015 at Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore

Dr V Rajshekhar mentioned that the AANS/CNS/NSI Hands On Spine Course shall be held on February 6 and 7, 2015 at Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore which is an optimum venue for the same. AANS will fund their faculty travel, the faculty stay and meals. NSI will be funding the cadavers. Resolved that NSI will fund the cadaver cost. In case AANS is unable to fund the faculty, NSI will go ahead and conduct the course with Indian faculty. Dr Kale and Dr Muthukumar shall be the people helping to co-ordinate. It will be subsidized for the senior residents (Final year or Post MCh within 2 years) @INR 10,000/- . Dr R C Mishra suggested to find a sponsor and name it “NSI Hands On Spine Workshop” in case AANS is unable to participate.

2014/May/MTEC/16 - Foundation course for neurosurgical residents Dr V Rajshekhar also proposed a foundation course for the residents students of neurosurgery viz. Boot Camp, teaching them simple procedures regarding neurosurgery taught in a formal manner. It can be a 2 day course and can be run by young faculty. The EC felt that it is an excellent concept and should be done on the regional basis. The modules can be formed and can be said as the first step towards uniform curriculum. Resolved that such boot camps will be done for the benefit of the students as “Initiation into Neurosurgery” starting from 2015 in Mumbai under the leadership of Dr C E Deopujari.

Dr V Rajshekhar also proposed to send a NSI endorsed document for improving road safety in

India. Resolved that Dr V Rajshekhar will be sending the letter which shall be part of the document to be submitted in the supreme court of India.

2014/May/MTEC/17 - Proposal for WFNS course in India early next year Dr C Deopuajri mentioned that recently WFNS had the annual meeting where he and Dr R C

Mishra had participated and the education committee of WFNS expressed their desire to be

active in India and conduct a WFNS Education Course (under the aegis of NSI) in India. Dr Sanjay

Behari readily agreed to conduct the course in Lucknow. The proposed course will be a 2.5 days

course starting on 30th, 31st of January and 1st of February 2015 based on collaboration and

no parallel event would be held at that time. There shall be five sessions altogether for this

course. Pediatric, endoscopy, epilepsy and skull base (2 sessions) and one Indian faculty will be

a part of each session. It will be a paid course.

Resolved and approved by the council.

2014/May/MTEC/18 - Presentation of only 1 best paper in each category with critical comment

from one of the judges to have a crisp session.

Dr C E Deopujari brought a proposal that since the plenary session for the best paper is not well

attended only the best paper will be read. The mode of presentation will not remain as a

criteria. The other papers will go in the afternoon session. The council deliberated on this issue

and disagreed on the proposal and resolved to continue with the present situation.

2014/May/MTEC/19 – Consideration of an "Indian Neurosciences Research and Education

Foundation"

Dr C E Deopujari mentioned that the the treasurer president and secretary can decide together.

To use the excess funds it may be put in a foundation for imparting neurosurgical education

which in the long term will be a better option for the society. Donations can come from

pharma and other sections of the society. Deliberations were made on the issue and the council

agreed on the same. A document shall be made to be presented in the next EC meeting.

Dr C E Deopujari contributed a sum of Rs 2,00,000 from the organising committee of IFNE

(Neuroendoscopy 2013) meeting which was well appreciated by the members of the council.

The earlier personal donation in December 2013 by Dr C E Deopujari of Rs 2,50,000/- is marked

as fund for arranging the non medical lecture (one in number) during every NSICON. The non

medical lecture shall be called as NSI honoured Guest lecture.

2014/May/MTEC/20 - Theme of public awareness programs next 2 years.

Dr C E Deopujari mentioned that the public awareness programme was well appreciated in

Mumbai. The film made by Mukta Arts. Resolved to thank them and the movie will be uploaded

on youtube and the link added to the NSI website. Also resolved to continue the same theme

further for the next years. The council also requested Dr K E Turel to provide the NSI video

made by him during 2000 annual conference and the same can be put up on the website. Dr V

Rajesh Babu mentioned that his theme shall be on head injury and spine injury. Resolved after

deliberations that head injury and stroke shall be the themes every alternate year for the public

awareness programme in the next few years for maximum impact and exposure..

2014/May/MTEC/21 - Treasurer’s Report – Deepu Banerji

Dr Deepu Banerji presented the treasurers report. He put on record on behalf of the EC his

appreciation and gesture of the Past President Prof. CE Deopujari for donating a sum of Rs 2.5

Lakh as a corpus to NSI for purpose of sponsoring a Guest Lecture from non Neuroscience

stream or Social achievers/Leaders.

The other details were presented as under

*New Members after December 15, 2013 upto May 10, 2014) :-

Total New Members = 79

NSI Life Members = 25 NS = 22 (Neurosurgeons) , NP = 2 (Neurophysician),

Others = 1

NSI Associate Members = 54

*Major Expenditure

Pre annual Conference 2013

1) Payment made for Thieme Publications Pvt Ltd. For CME book INR 6,76, 256/-

2) Subscription fees WFNS World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies – Membership fees for 1161

NSI members

(1161 X USD 8 = USD 9288 + bank charges ) = INR 5,07702 /- (before December NSI 2013)

3) Subscription fees International Society of Neuropathology

( 32 X CHF 15 = CHF 480 + bank charges) = INR 33, 994/- (before December NSI conf 2013).

4) To Delhi Neurological Association = INR 5, 00, 000 /-

5) Payment sent to World Federation of Neurosurgical Society (India) Trust, Rs, 10, 00, 000/-

6) Payment sent to Chimera Technologies , Rs 51236/- for Website Development.

7) Payment sent to Asianet Satellite, Rs 15450/- for Space Hosting 2013 to 2018 (5 yrs).

Post Annual Conference 2013

8) Payment to MICROSURGERY WORKSHOP, AIIMS.= INR 2, 59, 000 /-

9) Payment made to Editor Neurology India = INR 2, 91, 689

10) Payment made to Dr Michael Fehlings travel reimbursement = INR. 1, 21, 940 (USD 2000 +Bank

Charges)

11) Money paid for orations (Mumbai Conference 2013):

Prof. Nelson Oyesiku INR 62680 (USD 1000) Oration

Prof. Chitra Sarkar INR 50000 Oration

Total INR 1,12, 680 Inclusive Bank charges

12) Travelling Fellowship & Award Paid To Residents And Young Neurosurgeons (After Mumbai

conference 2013) :

Sr. No. NAME AMOUNT in INR

DEPARTMENT DETAILS

1 Dr K. Indunesh 5000 - TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIP

2 Dr Raman Mohan Sharma 5000 Award, NSI conf. 2013

3 Dr Arun H S 10000 Award, NSI conf. 2013

4 Dr J Mariano Anto Brunes 10000 Award, NSI conf. 2013

5 Dr Amit Thapa 10000 Award, NSI conf. 2013

6 Dr Hari Navas P S 5000 Award, NSI conf. 2013

7 Dr Hrushikesh 5000 Award, NSI conf. 2013

8 Dr Praveen Kumar 10000 - Award, NSI conf. 2013

9 Dr Vishakha Karpe 5000 Award, NSI conf. 2013

Total INR 65, 000/-

13) Nurses travelling fellowships (After Delhi conference 2012) :

1 Neuro-nurse Mrs Angela Gnanadurai Rs. 4666 Thrissur TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIP

Total Rs 4666

14) BOOK KEEPING AND OTHER MATTERS RELATED TO FINANCE :

*Bank A/C :

1) HDFC (opened mainly for payment gateway)

Current Balance: Rs 6,22,339/- (till 02/05/2014)

2) IOB (BH extn Marine lines)

Current balance : Rs 18, 88, 348 /- (till 02/05/2014)

4) Secretary A/C in Agra; Rs 4,96,664/

5) Neurology India A/C in Hyderabad, - awaited

*Investments

1. FD in HDFC Bank Rs 12, 00, 000/- (9%) - expires on 22/09/14 [Maturity Value Rs.13,12023/]

2. FD in HDFC Bank Rs 12, 00, 000/- (9%) expires on 29/08/14 [Maturity Value Rs13,12023/ ]

3. Deposit Investment in HDFC Bank ( Rs 16,94,753/- (10%) expires on 9th July 2014

+ Rs 20, 00000 /-(9.7%) Expires on 02/12/2014)

[ Rs.36,94753]

4. RBI Bonds and remaining amount and FD’S (C/o Mr O P Mishra, Delhi)

Rs,10,00,000/- (Rs Ten Lakhs), expires on 17/12/2013

Rs. 5,00,000/- (RS. Five Lakhs), expires on 04/09/2014

Total =15,00000/ in RBI bonds

5. FD’s :- in Indian Overseas Bank (IOB, Mumbai ) from RBI Bonds.

a) Rs.60,28434/ (9%) expires on 22.11.2014

b) Rs 12,05688/ (9%) expires on 22.11.2014

c) Rs 32,43809/- (9%) expires on 28.08.15

Rs 5, 00, 000/- (Rs Five Lakhs expires on 28/03/2016 (DOC : 28/03/2014) maturity value Rs 5, 97,

416.

Total Invested amount

Rs.1,85,72,684/

15) He mentioned that the Payments Pending were WFNS membership fees and INR 7 lakhs from

Neurology India

The report was unanimously approved and a permanent society office needs to be bought for a

permanent address and Dr V P Singh and Dr R C Mishra were entrusted the responsibility of

finding the office and by the next EC some options may be presented.

Proposed by Dr C E DEopujari and seconded by Dr V P Singh and accepted.

2014/May/MTEC/22 – Sectional Report - CME Convener Update

Convenors Dr V P Singh and Dr M D Nair presented the report. It was proposed to keep the

format of the CME similar to that held last year and to continue with a full day neurology CME

as before. The stress on selecting new speakers would be continued. One slot has been kept

for French speaking Neurosurgeons Society member.

The CME book bought out by Thieme Publications last year was well received. The quality of

printing has improved. This year also they would be entrusted with publishing ‘Progress in

Neurosciences’ and asked to give wider exposure worldwide. Some guest articles would also be

published in the book.

2014/May/MTEC/23 – Sectional Report - Education Cell Update Dr C E Deopujari presented the education cell report from December to April. The 5th NSI

Educational Course was held at Bangur Institute of Neurosciences, Kolkata on the 15th and 16th

February, 2014 under the stewardship of Prof S N Ghosh. This was the first time it was held in

eastern India. Apart from faculties of Bangur institute of Neurosciences it was attended by

faculties from other premier institutes like Prof M K Tewari from PGIMER, Prof P Saratchandra

from AIIMS, Prof Sanjay Behari from SGPGIMS and Prof Suresh Nair from SCTIMST. Among the

NSI office bearers Prof R C Mishra, Secretary, NSI, Prof C E Deopujari, Chairman, NSI Education

Cell and Prof Deepu Banerji, Treasurer, NSI attended the Course as faculty. Prof Sandip

Chatterjee of Park Clinic, Kolkata was also a faculty. The course was attended by 32 final year

MCh and DNB candidates from all over India.

On 15th February, 2014 the course began at 8.30 am after inauguration. Then there were

lectures on clinical examination by the faculties. After that students were divided into groups

and were evaluated with clinical cases , instruments, radiology, pathology and viva.

On 16th February after the completion of the evaluation process each student was asked to

give their feedback regarding the course.

The education programme under the aegis of NSI has become a credible platform for final year

trainees. It is twice in the year and we are going to have 6th course in Lucknow this year in

August 2014. He mentioned that, this has matured in its format and presentation.

The report was approved.

2014/May/MTEC/24 – Sectional Report - Young Neurosurgeons Forum – Manas Panigrahi Dr. Manas Panigrahi informed that he will co-ordinate with the secretary and Scientific

Committee chairman and will have a 60-90 minute session for young neurosurgeons forum in a

late afternoon or evening slot ( High Tea Session ) as this Forum is conceived on the principles

of inclusive growth of society where it is proposed to ensure one young neuroscientist to be

part of the decision making body along with giving thrust to maximum involvement of this

population in day to day activities and the classification is being put forth as 10 years after

attaining the basic qualification or below 45 years of age. He also mentioned a letter from one

of the DNB residents who were concerned with the curriculum. So this year he will have a

curriculum meeting for one hour on 14th December 6 PM.

2014/May/MTEC/25 – Sectional Report - Practicing Neuroclinicians Forum Dr V P Singh mentioned that the response to the first forum meeting in Mumbai was very

encouraging. The topic of discussion was “How to avoid litigation in practice” and there were

four speakers from different types of practice. There was very active participation by the

audience and most importantly there was participation by those members who are usually

silent spectators in most NSI meetings. So this forum would help to make the meeting more

inclusive.

Many members complained that the forum was not widely announced during the conference

and suggested that it be publicized more in future meetings. Suggestions were taken from the

audience about future topics to be discussed and on their bidding it was decided to discuss

“Consent form” in the next forum meeting in Coimbatore.

The report was approved and will be more widely publicized.

2014/May/MTEC/26 – Editor’s Report Dr J M K Murthy presented the editors report. He mentioned that with the improvement of the

impact factor, the quality and the standard of the articles submitted are good. It is becoming a

difficult task to decide which articles are to be considered for the peer review process. As on

May 9, 2014, the number of manuscripts submitted were 576 out of which 367 (77%) were

found unsuitable for publication by the reviewers. OF the remaining 109 manuscripts, 41 (9%)

manuscripts have been accepted for publication and the rest 68 (14%) manuscripts are at

various stages of review process. The number of days from first submission to acceptance is

45.22. The number of days from acceptance to publication is 26.61.

Regarding the finances he mentioned that for the FY 2013-14, the expenditure for publishing six

issues of Neurology India was Rs 2,203,852.00 and revenues generated from the

advertisements and subscription was Rs. 1,066,574.00. The due amount to be paid to the

publishers is 1,084,574.00. As the bank account of the Neurology account is Rs. 4,04,821.00 it

was requested to clear off the balance.

The report was approved.

2014/May/MTEC/27 – Establishing of Indian College of Neurosurgeons (ICNS) Dr V G Ramesh put up a proposal to formulate uniform neurosurgical training, in view of the

general scepticism as to whether the proposal will be acceptable to the MCI and NBE, etc., it

was proposed that Neurological Society of India establishes an Indian College of Neurosurgeons

(ICNS), to take care of this aspect. The aim shall be to have a forum for academic and research

activity in the field of Neurosurgery and to provide a uniform standard of Neurosurgical training

in India. The Indian College of Neurosurgeons (ICNS) will be established under the Neurological

Society of India and registered. It was proposed that the initial membership will be open to all

qualified neurosurgeons (MCh/DNB) who are interested in promoting training, teaching,

research, CME activity, etc. Restricted number of senior neurosurgeons may be made Fellows.

ICNS will strive to establish the uniform minimum quality and standard of neurosurgical training

throughout India. It will also aim to promote research and original publications in neurosurgery.

In the long run, the ICNS may hold national level examinations for Membership/Fellowship

(MICNS/FICNS) in the lines of MRCS/FRCS. Delibrations were made on the issue and it was

resolved that this issue would be taken up further and left open ended.

2014/May/MTEC/28 – Outcomes of 15th March curriculum meeting in AIIMS for MCh / DNB – Sarat P Chandra In the absence of Dr P Sarat Chandra, Dr V Rajshekhar presented the report. After careful

deliberations in EC meetings of 2013 a detailed discussion on the basis of the paper presented

by Dr V G Ramesh, a meeting was held in AIIMS Delhi on 15th March 2014. The daylong 9AM to

5PM discussion was compiled and minutes were made and are available to all the members. Dr

B S Sharma mentioned that the representation from DNB was very little. A letter from Dr A K

Banerji was also read in this regard. Detailed deliberations were made on the issue. It was

resolved that this issue would be crystallized and taken up further in the next EC The curriculum

convener was Dr V G Ramesh and he will consolidate the document. Dr V G Ramesh shall

organize another email meeting with the DNB people and finalise the concrete report along

with Dr Sarat Chandra and Dr B S Sharma. Dr V Rajshekhar proposed that the core members

shall meet in lucknow to finalize the report..

2014/May/MTEC/29 – Invitation to other societies as reciprocal gesture during the NSI annual

conferences

Invitation to ASSI for a session at the NSI annual conference in Hyderabad – 2015

Dr V Rajshekhar mentioned that in 2010 the organizers of ASSI annual conference invited NSI

members to attend and participate. He mentioned that he had participated in 2014 January for

the first time. Resolved that in 2015 it was agreed to reciprocate and invite them by sending an

invitation for a parallel session for around 2 to 2.5 hours.

Invitation from IANS for a lecture in IANS annual conference in Chandigarh – 2014

Dr C E Deopujari mentioned that it has been principally agreed to invite IANS to attend and

participate. He mentioned that they are also going to discuss the same in their meeting and Dr

V Rajshekhar shall be formally invited by IANS for a lecture in their annual conference.

2014/May/MTEC/30 – Report on NSI Central office / e-office The secretary informed the house that the secretariat work is being managed by M/S Naman

Inc. under Navneet Arora. He felt that the transition phase is almost over and all the activities

including the website are being taken up by the central office under the supervision of Navneet

Arora. He invited the opinion of other officers regarding the same. The council was appreciative

of the same.

Due to the implication of service tax on the society, and also the central office handling firm it

has been upgraded from Naman Inc. to M/S Event Architects Inc. with a proper service tax

registration number and all further payments from 1st April shall be given in the above

mentioned firm.

The EC approved the same.

It was also discussed that the apartment or an office also needs to be purchased as per the

savings of the society and Dr V P Singh was assigned this task and he shall detail the office

bearers and council soon in this regard.

2014/May/MTEC/31 Report on NSICON 2013

Dr Suresh Sankhla gave a report on NSICON 2013. The Public awareness programme was very

successful. He mentioned that the total registrations were 1152. Workshop registrations were

as following - 50 registrations in cadaveric workshop, 53 in simulation workshop. He also

presented a summary of the finances. The collection was 83 lakhs from registration and 1 crore

93 lakhs from sponsorships. Expenses were 2.14 crores with the biggest on the venue NCPA 67

lakhs. The surplus was about 64 lakhs The only amount to be paid is on service tax which is

being worked out by the CA which may be around 10 lakhs. The approximate savings shall be

around 60 lakhs. The council congratulated Dr Suresh Sankhla for organizing the splendid

conference as well as the savings.

2014/May/MTEC/32 – NSICON 2014, Coimbatore – approval of brochure, Orators and

Scientific Programme

Dr V Rajesh Babu briefed on planning and execution on the preparations of NSICON 2014. He

informed the council that the arrangements are being made enthusiastically by all the

members. The total registrations received as on date were 38 but they were hoping more

registrations than the previous conference.

He further informed that the Public Awareness Lecture was setup up in the main auditorium at

4 pm and the members shall immediately proceed to the hall after the council meeting

The printed brochure was presented by Dr V Rajesh Babu which was found to be incomplete.

Deliberations were held on the finalization of Brochure and it was resolved that it will be

printed again after properly adding all the details.

Dr V Rajesh Babu also detailed about the registration charges inclusive of service taxes,

Morning & Luncheon Symposiums and evening functions. The council also deliberated

regarding the chief guest and guest of honour.

The council expressed concern on the lesser number of registrations and deliberations were

made to increase the registrations.

The concerns regarding the finances were raised and discussed.

2014/May/MTEC/33 – NSICON 2015 Update Dr Manas Panigrahi along with the representatives from the venue and event co-ordination

made a presentation regarding the arrangements and the proposed registration fees for the

2015 conference. The venue is located prominently and one of the finest conference venues of

Asia and accessible to tourist locations and nearby starred hotels. Various halls are also

available for the presentations, all conference services available along with huge exhibition area

and food court. The facilities available at this site were found appropriate for the conference.

On the spot suggestions and interaction came up with the organizers and due alterations were

accepted by them for smooth conduct of the conference. Conducting the scientific programme

was also discussed.

The EC felt very happy about the venue and unanimously approved the same.

2014/May/MTEC/34 – NSICON 2016 Update A mail from Dr K Sridhar was read and discussions were made on the same. The necessary

answers to questions raised as well as certain queries / doubts that the local organisation had

were provided.

Dates: CME: 15th December 2016, Conference: 16-18th December 2016 (Conference closes

with lunch on 18th December 2016 Sunday)

Approved

Venue: The Grand Chola Hotel, Chennai

It was discussed that the venue was one of the best conference venues in Chennai in regards to

NSI annual conference and was accepted. The final inspection shall be done during the Midterm

EC meeting to be held in May 2015 at Chennai.

Confirmation of the Total Number of Halls required

It was discussed and resolved that it would be ideal to have 4 Halls +1 for the Nursing

conference. There need to be other smaller rooms / areas for secretariat, NSI Central Office and

CNS etc. The exhibition area should preferably be adjoining the lunch areas for maximum

exposure to the trade.

The dates for the Public Awareness Program & EC Meeting

It was resolved to have the public awareness programme after the EC meeting on 14th

December 2016.

15th Inaugural Function..

The Chief Guest can be the choice of the Local Organisation?

GBM will be held on the 16th December?

Yes

Query regarding the dinners on all evenings and the venue of the GBM

It was discussed that the GBM has to be at the venue. The dinners and other programmes can

be at the decision of the organizing committee. The third evening (17th December) shall be a

free evening.

Query regarding the Mid term EC with Site Visit in May 2016

It was discussed that the local organization is always the host to the Mid term EC meeting for

the prior year. This enables the EC to inspect and approve the venue.

Number of Complimentary rooms that may be required?

Around 40-45 including the guest societies delegates. The details would be mailed to the local

organizing committee.

Query regarding the Signatories for the conference account

Resolved that there shall be an NSI representative as a co-signatory to the account NSICON 2016 at Chennai along with the local organizing signatories.. The letter was discussed and resolved for all the queries. It was decided that the secretary will send a revert mail with all the details to Dr K Sridhar. 2014/May/MTEC/35 – Letters to be discussed / read A letter was read from Dr Vineeta Singh on behalf of AINA association which proposed to

continue the interaction. This letter was already answered by Dr V Rakshekhar.

Another letter was from Dr Ganapathy Krishnan was to put up a historian post in the EC. The EC

discussed on this matter and resolved to ask Dr Anil Pandey from Chennai, to do the needful

regarding this issue.

Another letter was from Dr V K Kak regarding bringing out an third volume about the past

presidents, and he will be willing to do the same. The EC resolved to request him to do the task

and take inputs from Dr Anil Pandey and Dr Ramesh Chandra.

Consolidating the meeting, President Dr V Rajshekhar acknowledged all the Council Members

for their active participation, support and co-operation. The Council also thanked the warm

hospitality and the arrangements made by Dr Manas Panigrahi who took time and measures to

smoothen the meeting. The meeting ended on a positive note.

Long live NSI.

New Members

Total NSI Members = 79 from Jan 2014 (after Mumbai Dec 2013 conference)

Life Membership = 25 (Neurosurgeon = 22, Neurologist = 2, Other = 1)

Associate Membership = 54

Life Membership Details = 25

Sr. No. Mem. No. Name M Name Surname Membership

1 JNS-54 Dr Nitin Nandkumar Jagdhane Life

2 SNS-238 Dr Suresh H S Life

3 DNS-65 Dr Hitendra Vinayak Dahiwadkar Life

4 TNS-46 Dr Rajiva Kumar Tiwari Life

5 SNS-239 Dr Anvesh Abhaykumar Saktepar Life

6 SNS-240 Dr Sree Kumar G Life

7 MNS-110 Dr Sundeep Maddala Life

8 MNS-111 Dr Shradha Maheshwari Life

9 MNS-112 Dr Amit Mukherjee Life

10 JNS-55 Dr Rajesh Sanchalal Jain Life

11 GNS-89 Dr Vipin Kumar Gupta Life

12 RNS-133 Dr Rakesh Redhu Life

13 INS-7 Dr Sandeep Pandurang Inchanalkar Life

14 CNS-52 Dr Jagdish Chattnalli Life

15 RNP-44 Dr N D Ramanujam Life

16 PNS-121 Dr Nimeshkumar Somabhai Patel Life

17 NNS-42 Dr Suresh Nayak Life

18 DNS-67 Dr Satyajit Das Life

19 RNP-11 Dr Velichala Gopala Rao Life

20 DNS-66 Dr Manmath Kumar Dhir Life

21 VNAN-2 Dr Pooniah Vanamoorthy Life

22 BNS-100 Dr Vishal Bhasme Life

23 CNS-53 Dr Anup Kumar Chaudhuri Life

24 MNS-113 Dr Srikrishna Majhi Life

25 HNS-17 Dr Sanjiv Anand Huzurbazar Life

Associate Membership Details = 54

Sr. No. Mem. No. Name M Name Surname Membership

1 DA-81 Dr Ranjit Kumar Deshmukh Associate

2 DA-82 Dr Anand Ashok Doshi Associate

3 RA-148 Dr S Ramesh Associate

4 KA-198 Dr Raja K. Kutty Associate

5 SA-334 Dr Shashank S Associate

6 SA-335 Dr Sathish Anand V S Associate

7 SA-336 Dr M Shanmugam Associate

8 RA-149 Dr Neeteesh Kumar Roy Associate

9 SA-337 Dr Shyam D Associate

10 PA-141 Dr Manoj Poptani Associate

11 JA-79 Dr Sagar Shivaji Jambilkar Associate

12 GA-128 Dr Virendra Kumar Gupta Associate

13 PA-142 Dr P. John Paul Associate

14 DA-83 Dr Amol Vijay Degaonkar Associate

15 SA-338 Dr Pragyan Sarma Associate

16 BA-148 Dr Nabajyoti Borah Associate

17 PA-143 Dr Ashwin Pai V Associate

18 CA-83 Dr Vaibhav Sharadrao Chavan Associate

19 BA-149 Dr Rajesh Kumar Bharti Associate

20 DA-84 Dr Dilip Dutta Associate

21 PA-144 Dr Devi Prasad Patra Associate

22 BA-150 Dr Satish Kumar Bansal Associate

23 SA-339 Dr P Saranyan Associate

24 MA-154 Dr Rajesh Kumar Meena Associate

25 BA-151 Dr Paranjyoti Barman Associate

26 SA-340 Dr Rajni Kant Sahu Associate

27 TA-42 Dr Soubhagya Ranjan Tripathy Associate

28 BA-152 Dr Baskar A R Associate

29 SA-341 Dr Somnath Sharma Associate

30 RA-140 Dr Hardik Nareshkumar Rajyaguru Associate

31 PA-145 Dr Sai Kiran Pattupogula Associate

32 KA-199 Dr Aravinth Kumar A Associate

33 BA-153 Dr Ankit Bansal Associate

34 VA-77 Dr Nishant Verma Associate

35 MA-155 Dr Deepak Mewara Associate

36 JA-80 Dr Subhash Jakhar Associate

37 SA-342 Dr Vikas Singh Associate

38 SA-343 Dr Kairav Shirishkumar Shah Associate

39 SA-344 Dr Jayun Maheshchandra Shah Associate

40 RA-151 Dr R Hari Kishire Reddy Associate

41 SA-345 Dr Deepak Suraparaju Associate

42 VA-78 Dr Vishwas H V Associate

43 VA-79 Dr Viralkumar M. Vasani Associate

44 KA-200 Dr Raghuvendra Kumar Associate

45 KA-201 Dr Brajesh Kumar Associate

46 SA-346 Dr Adnan Akbar Shaikh Associate

47 KA-202 Dr Swapnil Kothalkar Associate

48 SA-347 Dr Abhishek Kumar Shah Associate

49 PA-146 Dr Ponnaiyan N. Associate

50 AA-103 Dr Arun S. Associate

51 BA-154 Dr Naba Kumar Barman Associate

52 JA-81 Dr Amit Kumar Jain Associate

53 TA-43 Dr Nikhil Ramanlal Talathi Associate

54 BA-155 Dr Deepak Bandlish Associate

Corrigendum

1) Dr A. Sendil Kumar (KNS-115)

2) Dr P. Magesh (MNS-114)

3) Dr T Sureshbabu (SNS-241)

The 'Indo- Japan neurosurgical conference is going to be held in Aurangabad from 29-30th August 2014.

Kindly join in large numbers to show solidarity. The meeting will involve visit to Ajanta-Ellora caves.

For more information please write to Dr Atul Goel at atulgoel62@hotmail.com